B1 — Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Essere alle porte
To be just around the corner
Literal Translation
"To be at the gates"
What it means
Said of an event, season, or situation that is very close and about to arrive.
Example in context
"L'estate è alle porte — è ora di pensare alle vacanze."
"Summer is just around the corner — it's time to think about holidays."
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